More Socks

I didn’t intend to start a new pair of socks this month. It just kind of… happened.

Honestly I don’t remember why. All I remember is that it was really important at the time that I cast on for another pair of socks.

This yarn has garnered a lot of attention and compliments from fellow knitters. The barber pole color thing makes a beautiful tweedy long color repeat, shifting through various shades of blue. And the fabric is remarkably thick and plush, with a nice soft fizz.

They ask what yarn it is, and I produce the ball from inside my knitting pouch with a dramatic flourish.

Patons Kroy Socks FX! (#0911 Cascade Colors.) On sale for $3 a ball at Joann’s! Can you believe it? I can hardly believe it, and I’m the one knitting with it. (I gotta buy more of this stuff! NO WAIT STOP MUST RESIST.)

I don’t tie in my ends, or barely weave them and so far, nothing has unraveled so don’t worry. Heck, half the time I leave a stitch unknit somewhere rows and rows back. (Which is maddening to discover, btw).

I’m working on a pair of Paton Kroy socks right now too. I don’t particularly like the feel of the yarn through my hands so I thought this pair was destined for Etsy. I finished the first one and tried it on – I could not believe how great it felt on my foot, especially since it was so harsh on my hands.

FYI: If Joanne’s is not convenient, Michael’s is caring this yarn too.